CHARACTER TRAINS

Santa, the Easter Bunny, and our many storybook characters love riding the Wilmington & Western! They all agree that we have the best passengers and they love meeting our guests and posing for pictures.


Easter Bunny Express
Photo: Mike Ciosek

EASTER BUNNY EXPRESS

Welcome Spring by joining the Easter Bunny aboard our train for a ride to Ashland, and all kids will get a special treat.

  March 23, 24, 29 & 30
  1½-hour round-trip
  Diesel-powered

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Halloween Express
Photo: Mike Ciosek

HALLOWEEN EXPRESS

A friendly witch rides the train and gives a special treat to all little ghosts and goblins.

  October 27
  1½-hour round-trip
  All passengers in costume ride for $10!
  Steam-powered

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Ice Princess Express
Photo: Sew Classy Royal Events

ICE PRINCESS EXPRESS

Ride our train through the Red Clay Valley with the Ice Queen, Ice Princess and Ice Harvester as they sing songs and greet all their royal guests.

  November 16 & 17
  1½-hour round-trip
  Diesel-powered

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Princess Express
Photo: Sew Classy Royal Events

PRINCESS EXPRESS

Join five popular royal characters on our train as they pose for pictures and interact with everyone aboard - it is sure to be a fun, royal afternoon!

  July 28
  1½-hour round-trip
  Diesel-powered

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Santa Claus Express
Photo: Mike Ciosek

SANTA CLAUS EXPRESS

Bring the family and take a train ride with Santa! The Jolly Old Elf himself rides the train and greets everyone on board, and gives all children a special treat.

  Weekends (and select weekdays) between Thanksgiving & Christmas
  1½-hour round-trip
  Steam- or diesel-powered (depending on date)

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NEW FOR 2024!
Wonderland Express
Photo: Sew Classy Royal Events

WONDERLAND EXPRESS

Join us for a train ride to Wonderland with Alice, the Mad Hatter, White Rabbit and Queen of Hearts. Passengers are invited to wear your best tea party outfit and hat!

  May 5
  1½-hour round-trip
  Diesel-powered

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